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YB58 EPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,931 mi
Last recorded111,931 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB58 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 111,931 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Has travel (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust center box gas leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wing mirror lose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2026 111,930 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play lever has free play (1.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center silensor hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking under tray wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 109,277 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 106,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 106,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 100,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2022 100,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2021 96,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,376 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays restrict the view to the majority of underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

fuel tank and filler pipes heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

fuel tank and filler pipes heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

both front brake discs lipped and scored

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel tank and filler pipe corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2015 73,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs lipped and scored

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2015 73,602 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs lipped and scored

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf / osf tyres wearing on inner/outer edge

osf steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,258 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread castlated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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YB58 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB58 EPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB58 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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